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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.08, 3,287.48 and 2,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.08, 3,287.48 and 2,306.72 is: 3,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.08 : 3,287.48 = 2,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.08/3,287.48 = 2,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.08x = 3,287.48 × 2,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.08x = 7,583,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,295.87/2,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.59

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